A striker who has earned international recognition with England’s youth sides is poised to join Oxford United today.

Adding firepower has been a priority for Michael Appleton since taking over as head coach last month and the search looks to have finally delivered.

After agreeing a loan deal in principle over the weekend, the head coach is optimistic of wrapping up the move for the highly-rated youngster, believed to be from a Championship club.

He said: “I’d like to think the young man we’re going to bring in will give us that little extra at the top of the pitch and become a little bit of a focal point.

“He’s been well recognised by some of the England teams as well. We are excited to get him on board.

“I don’t want to give it the kiss of death which is why I’m very cautious about it.

“But I fully expect him to be in the building on Monday morning.

“Things have been agreed verbally and we expect him to be in.”

United’s need for more options in the final third was again shown on Saturday as they lost 4-1 at home to Bournemouth.

The exception was a wonderful finish from Danny Rose midway through the first half, which equalised Junior Stanislas’s free-kick.

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The midfielder said: “We won the ball quite high up the pitch, which was quite pleasing because it’s something we’ve been working on.

“I managed to skip past one defender and found myself one-versus-one.

“I had a look to the right and didn’t think there was really much on, so instinctively I just dinked it over the keeper and thankfully it came off.”

Callum Wilson struck twice late on to complete his hat-trick and make it 4-1, which was harsh on the home side in their final action before the season begins this Saturday.

But Appleton, whose side lost 1-0 to Wolves last Tuesday, was not too concerned.

He said: “For an hour or so I was more than happy.

“We had to make a few changes due to fatigue and players not having their minutes.

“It went a little bit after that and I felt desperately for the players for the last couple of goals, because they didn’t deserve that, but these things happen.”

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Comments (21)

Another loan deal? I thought the new board were going all out to move the club forwards? The youngster may be a class act or he may be on the slide if he's moving from Championship to League 2 but I'll reserve judgement. I'm more concerned at the promises this board keep making without showing any substance.

Another loan deal? I thought the new board were going all out to move the club forwards? The youngster may be a class act or he may be on the slide if he's moving from Championship to League 2 but I'll reserve judgement. I'm more concerned at the promises this board keep making without showing any substance.Oxokuba

Another loan deal? I thought the new board were going all out to move the club forwards? The youngster may be a class act or he may be on the slide if he's moving from Championship to League 2 but I'll reserve judgement. I'm more concerned at the promises this board keep making without showing any substance.

Score: -21

Dolly76 says...9:14am Mon 4 Aug 14

I'd rather have young hungry players that want to be here than ageing strikers on big money. The new club structure has only been up and running for a few weeks, lets give it all a chance, the season hasn't started yet!

I'd rather have young hungry players that want to be here than ageing strikers on big money. The new club structure has only been up and running for a few weeks, lets give it all a chance, the season hasn't started yet!Dolly76

I'd rather have young hungry players that want to be here than ageing strikers on big money. The new club structure has only been up and running for a few weeks, lets give it all a chance, the season hasn't started yet!

Score: 36

dave from witney says...10:57am Mon 4 Aug 14

Oxokuba wrote…

Another loan deal? I thought the new board were going all out to move the club forwards? The youngster may be a class act or he may be on the slide if he's moving from Championship to League 2 but I'll reserve judgement. I'm more concerned at the promises this board keep making without showing any substance.

Lenagan said at the take over that he was only going to allow one more playeri in. Since then the new owners have signed Collins, Long, Junior and Riley. One or two more are promised for this week. No matter if some are loan deals to tide us over until the right players have been found. What we do not want is the usual 'Wilder' panic, where any Tom, Dick, or Harry were brought in. Just give them some chance to get things turned around.

[quote][p][bold]Oxokuba[/bold] wrote:
Another loan deal? I thought the new board were going all out to move the club forwards? The youngster may be a class act or he may be on the slide if he's moving from Championship to League 2 but I'll reserve judgement. I'm more concerned at the promises this board keep making without showing any substance.[/p][/quote]Lenagan said at the take over that he was only going to allow one more playeri in. Since then the new owners have signed Collins, Long, Junior and Riley. One or two more are promised for this week. No matter if some are loan deals to tide us over until the right players have been found. What we do not want is the usual 'Wilder' panic, where any Tom, Dick, or Harry were brought in. Just give them some chance to get things turned around.dave from witney

Oxokuba wrote…

Another loan deal? I thought the new board were going all out to move the club forwards? The youngster may be a class act or he may be on the slide if he's moving from Championship to League 2 but I'll reserve judgement. I'm more concerned at the promises this board keep making without showing any substance.

Lenagan said at the take over that he was only going to allow one more playeri in. Since then the new owners have signed Collins, Long, Junior and Riley. One or two more are promised for this week. No matter if some are loan deals to tide us over until the right players have been found. What we do not want is the usual 'Wilder' panic, where any Tom, Dick, or Harry were brought in. Just give them some chance to get things turned around.

Score: 12

Robie says...11:00am Mon 4 Aug 14

No mention of how long ago the player played for the England youth teams. ;)

No mention of how long ago the player played for the England youth teams. ;)Robie

No mention of how long ago the player played for the England youth teams. ;)

Score: 4

87oufc says...11:07am Mon 4 Aug 14

dave from witney wrote…

Oxokuba wrote…

Another loan deal? I thought the new board were going all out to move the club forwards? The youngster may be a class act or he may be on the slide if he's moving from Championship to League 2 but I'll reserve judgement. I'm more concerned at the promises this board keep making without showing any substance.

Lenagan said at the take over that he was only going to allow one more playeri in. Since then the new owners have signed Collins, Long, Junior and Riley. One or two more are promised for this week. No matter if some are loan deals to tide us over until the right players have been found. What we do not want is the usual 'Wilder' panic, where any Tom, Dick, or Harry were brought in. Just give them some chance to get things turned around.

That's the thing. We're resulting to loan players possibly for a number of reasons; it's late in the transfer window or MA has an interest in the players anyway. But what's different is that were're attracting some very different names. I'm looking forward to January and next year when MA will have the same amount of time as other managers. COYY

[quote][p][bold]dave from witney[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Oxokuba[/bold] wrote:
Another loan deal? I thought the new board were going all out to move the club forwards? The youngster may be a class act or he may be on the slide if he's moving from Championship to League 2 but I'll reserve judgement. I'm more concerned at the promises this board keep making without showing any substance.[/p][/quote]Lenagan said at the take over that he was only going to allow one more playeri in. Since then the new owners have signed Collins, Long, Junior and Riley. One or two more are promised for this week. No matter if some are loan deals to tide us over until the right players have been found. What we do not want is the usual 'Wilder' panic, where any Tom, Dick, or Harry were brought in. Just give them some chance to get things turned around.[/p][/quote]That's the thing. We're resulting to loan players possibly for a number of reasons; it's late in the transfer window or MA has an interest in the players anyway. But what's different is that were're attracting some very different names. I'm looking forward to January and next year when MA will have the same amount of time as other managers.
COYY87oufc

dave from witney wrote…

Oxokuba wrote…

Another loan deal? I thought the new board were going all out to move the club forwards? The youngster may be a class act or he may be on the slide if he's moving from Championship to League 2 but I'll reserve judgement. I'm more concerned at the promises this board keep making without showing any substance.

Lenagan said at the take over that he was only going to allow one more playeri in. Since then the new owners have signed Collins, Long, Junior and Riley. One or two more are promised for this week. No matter if some are loan deals to tide us over until the right players have been found. What we do not want is the usual 'Wilder' panic, where any Tom, Dick, or Harry were brought in. Just give them some chance to get things turned around.

That's the thing. We're resulting to loan players possibly for a number of reasons; it's late in the transfer window or MA has an interest in the players anyway. But what's different is that were're attracting some very different names. I'm looking forward to January and next year when MA will have the same amount of time as other managers. COYY

Score: 14

87oufc says...11:08am Mon 4 Aug 14

87oufc wrote…

dave from witney wrote…

Oxokuba wrote…

Another loan deal? I thought the new board were going all out to move the club forwards? The youngster may be a class act or he may be on the slide if he's moving from Championship to League 2 but I'll reserve judgement. I'm more concerned at the promises this board keep making without showing any substance.

Lenagan said at the take over that he was only going to allow one more playeri in. Since then the new owners have signed Collins, Long, Junior and Riley. One or two more are promised for this week. No matter if some are loan deals to tide us over until the right players have been found. What we do not want is the usual 'Wilder' panic, where any Tom, Dick, or Harry were brought in. Just give them some chance to get things turned around.

That's the thing. We're resulting to loan players possibly for a number of reasons; it's late in the transfer window or MA has an interest in the players anyway. But what's different is that were're attracting some very different names. I'm looking forward to January and next year when MA will have the same amount of time as other managers. COYY

This isn't a slur on the new regime by the way, I like things the way they're going.

[quote][p][bold]87oufc[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]dave from witney[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Oxokuba[/bold] wrote:
Another loan deal? I thought the new board were going all out to move the club forwards? The youngster may be a class act or he may be on the slide if he's moving from Championship to League 2 but I'll reserve judgement. I'm more concerned at the promises this board keep making without showing any substance.[/p][/quote]Lenagan said at the take over that he was only going to allow one more playeri in. Since then the new owners have signed Collins, Long, Junior and Riley. One or two more are promised for this week. No matter if some are loan deals to tide us over until the right players have been found. What we do not want is the usual 'Wilder' panic, where any Tom, Dick, or Harry were brought in. Just give them some chance to get things turned around.[/p][/quote]That's the thing. We're resulting to loan players possibly for a number of reasons; it's late in the transfer window or MA has an interest in the players anyway. But what's different is that were're attracting some very different names. I'm looking forward to January and next year when MA will have the same amount of time as other managers.
COYY[/p][/quote]This isn't a slur on the new regime by the way, I like things the way they're going.87oufc

87oufc wrote…

dave from witney wrote…

Oxokuba wrote…

Another loan deal? I thought the new board were going all out to move the club forwards? The youngster may be a class act or he may be on the slide if he's moving from Championship to League 2 but I'll reserve judgement. I'm more concerned at the promises this board keep making without showing any substance.

Lenagan said at the take over that he was only going to allow one more playeri in. Since then the new owners have signed Collins, Long, Junior and Riley. One or two more are promised for this week. No matter if some are loan deals to tide us over until the right players have been found. What we do not want is the usual 'Wilder' panic, where any Tom, Dick, or Harry were brought in. Just give them some chance to get things turned around.

That's the thing. We're resulting to loan players possibly for a number of reasons; it's late in the transfer window or MA has an interest in the players anyway. But what's different is that were're attracting some very different names. I'm looking forward to January and next year when MA will have the same amount of time as other managers. COYY

This isn't a slur on the new regime by the way, I like things the way they're going.

Score: 6

dovepe says...12:48pm Mon 4 Aug 14

Has He gone to Southend

Has He gone to Southenddovepe

Has He gone to Southend

Score: -2

BigCrompy says...1:13pm Mon 4 Aug 14

dovepe wrote…

Has He gone to Southend

Well it's supposed to be Hallam Hope from Everton, not Coulthirst from Spurs...isn't it?

[quote][p][bold]dovepe[/bold] wrote:
Has He gone to Southend[/p][/quote]Well it's supposed to be Hallam Hope from Everton, not Coulthirst from Spurs...isn't it?BigCrompy

dovepe wrote…

Has He gone to Southend

Well it's supposed to be Hallam Hope from Everton, not Coulthirst from Spurs...isn't it?

Score: -2

Richard Wickson says...1:44pm Mon 4 Aug 14

87oufc wrote…

dave from witney wrote…

Oxokuba wrote…

Another loan deal? I thought the new board were going all out to move the club forwards? The youngster may be a class act or he may be on the slide if he's moving from Championship to League 2 but I'll reserve judgement. I'm more concerned at the promises this board keep making without showing any substance.

Lenagan said at the take over that he was only going to allow one more playeri in. Since then the new owners have signed Collins, Long, Junior and Riley. One or two more are promised for this week. No matter if some are loan deals to tide us over until the right players have been found. What we do not want is the usual 'Wilder' panic, where any Tom, Dick, or Harry were brought in. Just give them some chance to get things turned around.

That's the thing. We're resulting to loan players possibly for a number of reasons; it's late in the transfer window or MA has an interest in the players anyway. But what's different is that were're attracting some very different names. I'm looking forward to January and next year when MA will have the same amount of time as other managers. COYY

Appleton has already stated that the January window will be more important for him. Like you I agree the club seem to be on the right track at last and the future does look more assured.

[quote][p][bold]87oufc[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]dave from witney[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Oxokuba[/bold] wrote:
Another loan deal? I thought the new board were going all out to move the club forwards? The youngster may be a class act or he may be on the slide if he's moving from Championship to League 2 but I'll reserve judgement. I'm more concerned at the promises this board keep making without showing any substance.[/p][/quote]Lenagan said at the take over that he was only going to allow one more playeri in. Since then the new owners have signed Collins, Long, Junior and Riley. One or two more are promised for this week. No matter if some are loan deals to tide us over until the right players have been found. What we do not want is the usual 'Wilder' panic, where any Tom, Dick, or Harry were brought in. Just give them some chance to get things turned around.[/p][/quote]That's the thing. We're resulting to loan players possibly for a number of reasons; it's late in the transfer window or MA has an interest in the players anyway. But what's different is that were're attracting some very different names. I'm looking forward to January and next year when MA will have the same amount of time as other managers.
COYY[/p][/quote]Appleton has already stated that the January window will be more important for him. Like you I agree the club seem to be on the right track at last and the future does look more assured.Richard Wickson

87oufc wrote…

dave from witney wrote…

Oxokuba wrote…

Another loan deal? I thought the new board were going all out to move the club forwards? The youngster may be a class act or he may be on the slide if he's moving from Championship to League 2 but I'll reserve judgement. I'm more concerned at the promises this board keep making without showing any substance.

Lenagan said at the take over that he was only going to allow one more playeri in. Since then the new owners have signed Collins, Long, Junior and Riley. One or two more are promised for this week. No matter if some are loan deals to tide us over until the right players have been found. What we do not want is the usual 'Wilder' panic, where any Tom, Dick, or Harry were brought in. Just give them some chance to get things turned around.

That's the thing. We're resulting to loan players possibly for a number of reasons; it's late in the transfer window or MA has an interest in the players anyway. But what's different is that were're attracting some very different names. I'm looking forward to January and next year when MA will have the same amount of time as other managers. COYY

Appleton has already stated that the January window will be more important for him. Like you I agree the club seem to be on the right track at last and the future does look more assured.

Score: 5

Richard Wickson says...1:47pm Mon 4 Aug 14

Was the England youth player Shaquille Coulthurst? I hope it wasn't as he has signed for Southend this morning.

Was the England youth player Shaquille Coulthurst? I hope it wasn't as he has signed for Southend this morning.Richard Wickson

Was the England youth player Shaquille Coulthurst? I hope it wasn't as he has signed for Southend this morning.

Score: -2

wayoutwest says...1:47pm Mon 4 Aug 14

BigCrompy wrote…

dovepe wrote…

Has He gone to Southend

Well it's supposed to be Hallam Hope from Everton, not Coulthirst from Spurs...isn't it?

You may be on the ball, has represented England from U16-U19 level and scored a hat-trick for Bury against Pompey last season which wouldn't have gone unnoticed!

[quote][p][bold]BigCrompy[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]dovepe[/bold] wrote: Has He gone to Southend[/p][/quote]Well it's supposed to be Hallam Hope from Everton, not Coulthirst from Spurs...isn't it?[/p][/quote]You may be on the ball, has represented England from U16-U19 level and scored a hat-trick for Bury against Pompey last season which wouldn't have gone unnoticed!wayoutwest

BigCrompy wrote…

dovepe wrote…

Has He gone to Southend

Well it's supposed to be Hallam Hope from Everton, not Coulthirst from Spurs...isn't it?

You may be on the ball, has represented England from U16-U19 level and scored a hat-trick for Bury against Pompey last season which wouldn't have gone unnoticed!

Score: 0

South Upper 87 says...2:06pm Mon 4 Aug 14

The Mail are saying 'from a championship side' would like to think it's Hope but that would rule him out. Strong rumour it's someone from Norwich who has given up trying to get throughthe roadwaorks, and has gone home !

The Mail are saying 'from a championship side' would like to think it's Hope but that would rule him out. Strong rumour it's someone from Norwich who has given up trying to get throughthe roadwaorks, and has gone home !South Upper 87

The Mail are saying 'from a championship side' would like to think it's Hope but that would rule him out. Strong rumour it's someone from Norwich who has given up trying to get throughthe roadwaorks, and has gone home !

Score: 2

Bumble08 says...2:52pm Mon 4 Aug 14

Don't lambast me but I have heard 2 rumours recently that semi contradict what the mail is saying... Grant Holt is the Championship player we are looking at signing and the Ex England youth player is Will Keane from Man Utd. Get either of them and I for one will be a happy fan!

Don't lambast me but I have heard 2 rumours recently that semi contradict what the mail is saying...
Grant Holt is the Championship player we are looking at signing and the Ex England youth player is Will Keane from Man Utd.
Get either of them and I for one will be a happy fan!Bumble08

Don't lambast me but I have heard 2 rumours recently that semi contradict what the mail is saying... Grant Holt is the Championship player we are looking at signing and the Ex England youth player is Will Keane from Man Utd. Get either of them and I for one will be a happy fan!

Score: 4

MGri1970 says...2:53pm Mon 4 Aug 14

Aren't we talking Jon Stead? 31 with 11 U21 caps to his name.

Aren't we talking Jon Stead? 31 with 11 U21 caps to his name.MGri1970

Aren't we talking Jon Stead? 31 with 11 U21 caps to his name.

Score: 1

hairydean says...3:37pm Mon 4 Aug 14

Grant Holt is at villa. So no go there as for will Keane more than likely go to villa if any we're so um assumptions seem to be pie in sky sorry doubt if we're be that ambitious and lucky guys

Grant Holt is at villa. So no go there as for will Keane more than likely go to villa if any we're so um assumptions seem to be pie in sky sorry doubt if we're be that ambitious and lucky guyshairydean

Grant Holt is at villa. So no go there as for will Keane more than likely go to villa if any we're so um assumptions seem to be pie in sky sorry doubt if we're be that ambitious and lucky guys

Score: -5

Bumble08 says...3:44pm Mon 4 Aug 14

hairydean wrote…

Grant Holt is at villa. So no go there as for will Keane more than likely go to villa if any we're so um assumptions seem to be pie in sky sorry doubt if we're be that ambitious and lucky guys

Grant Holt was only on loan at Villa last season, he is still officially a Wigan man. Reports about will keane out of utd is he is too light weight for the prem league and needs to drop down to learn the physical side of the game rather than sitting in the reserves! Only rumours that I have heard.. Know an announcement is imminent!

[quote][p][bold]hairydean[/bold] wrote:
Grant Holt is at villa. So no go there as for will Keane more than likely go to villa if any we're so um assumptions seem to be pie in sky sorry doubt if we're be that ambitious and lucky guys[/p][/quote]Grant Holt was only on loan at Villa last season, he is still officially a Wigan man. Reports about will keane out of utd is he is too light weight for the prem league and needs to drop down to learn the physical side of the game rather than sitting in the reserves!
Only rumours that I have heard.. Know an announcement is imminent!Bumble08

hairydean wrote…

Grant Holt is at villa. So no go there as for will Keane more than likely go to villa if any we're so um assumptions seem to be pie in sky sorry doubt if we're be that ambitious and lucky guys

Grant Holt was only on loan at Villa last season, he is still officially a Wigan man. Reports about will keane out of utd is he is too light weight for the prem league and needs to drop down to learn the physical side of the game rather than sitting in the reserves! Only rumours that I have heard.. Know an announcement is imminent!

Score: 3

dave from witney says...4:47pm Mon 4 Aug 14

BBC Oxford saying player will be introduced and interviwed live on news tonight

BBC Oxford saying player will be introduced and interviwed live on news tonightdave from witney

BBC Oxford saying player will be introduced and interviwed live on news tonight

Score: 0

South Upper 87 says...5:03pm Mon 4 Aug 14

Carlton Morris......"..Norwi ch ?

Carlton Morris......"..Norwi
ch ?South Upper 87

Carlton Morris......"..Norwi ch ?

Score: 5

BigOx22 says...5:09pm Mon 4 Aug 14

South Upper 87 wrote…

Carlton Morris......".. Norwi ch ?

I have heard the same thing from a guy who normally gets these things spot on before they are announced. Shame we can't get a proven goal scorer at this level but hope this lad puts in some magical performances and scores goals if it is this lad.

[quote][p][bold]South Upper 87[/bold] wrote:
Carlton Morris......"..
Norwi
ch ?[/p][/quote]I have heard the same thing from a guy who normally gets these things spot on before they are announced. Shame we can't get a proven goal scorer at this level but hope this lad puts in some magical performances and scores goals if it is this lad.BigOx22

South Upper 87 wrote…

Carlton Morris......".. Norwi ch ?

I have heard the same thing from a guy who normally gets these things spot on before they are announced. Shame we can't get a proven goal scorer at this level but hope this lad puts in some magical performances and scores goals if it is this lad.

Score: 2

Bumble08 says...5:15pm Mon 4 Aug 14

If it is to be Carlton Morris that then what a fantastic coup, he was excellent in Norwich's youth cup run and win. He and the Murphy twins were the best players on the pitch. Strong, quick, good in the air and more importantly know's where the net is.

If it is to be Carlton Morris that then what a fantastic coup, he was excellent in Norwich's youth cup run and win. He and the Murphy twins were the best players on the pitch. Strong, quick, good in the air and more importantly know's where the net is.Bumble08

If it is to be Carlton Morris that then what a fantastic coup, he was excellent in Norwich's youth cup run and win. He and the Murphy twins were the best players on the pitch. Strong, quick, good in the air and more importantly know's where the net is.

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